Canada ban on EgyptAir cargo flights lifted: Minister

After more than two years of suspension, the Canadian government has decided to lift a ban on EgyptAir’s direct cargo flights, a Ministry of Trade and Industry statement said Wednesday. "The decision would contribute to increasing the competitiveness of Egyptian exports to the Canadian market, particularly the agricultural crops," said Minister of Trade and Industry Tarek Kabil. Canadian officials have reviewed the procedural and security arrangements regarding EgyptAir's cargo direct flights to Toronto in Canada, Kabil said. Egypt is currently working on increasing its exports as one of the main sources of national income and hard currency.<br/>